Augustus Jessopp: Studies by a recluse, in cloister, town, and country (3rd ed.) chapter: Letters and letter-writers, pages: 215–257, place: London, publisher: T. F. Unwin quote from p. 221; (1st edition, 1892)
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It is to Rome and Roman literature that we must turn to find the earliest examples of affectionate and confidential letters passing between members of the same family, and between friends of the same tastes and sympathies.
— Augustus on Literature
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Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14), born Gaius Octavius, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the first Roman Emperor. He also became a pontiff and later Pontifex Maximus.
About Augustus
Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus (23 September 63 BC – 19 August 14), born Gaius Octavius, was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the first Roman Emperor. He also became a pontiff and later Pontifex Maximus.
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